Eggar's School
About Eggar's School
Eggar's School sits in East Hampshire, part of the Hampshire local authority, and ranks 3rd out of 6 secondary schools in its immediate borough. That puts it in the top half of its local area, though when you zoom out to the wider Hampshire picture it ranks 22nd out of 80 same-type schools. Its closest peers by ranking score are Sparsholt College Hampshire, Lift Winton and Thornden School, all of which sit above it in the local standings. The school is a mixed, non-denominational state secondary for pupils aged 11 to 16, with no sixth form or boarding provision. It is led by headteacher Sarah Holman and currently has 781 pupils on roll against a capacity of 858, so there is some headroom. The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals stands at 18.4 per cent, which is a meaningful indicator of the school's intake mix.
Key Details
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The inspection in plain English, admissions context, and how this school compares to nearby alternatives — all in one full school report.
- Ofsted inspection in plain EnglishStrengths, concerns and what inspectors flagged
- Parent View survey resultsWhat parents told Ofsted — when the school has 10+ responses
- Where Ofsted and parents disagreeGaps to probe + questions to ask at the open day
- Admissions & catchmentAdmission criteria, distance cutoffs (where the LA publishes them)
- Nearby schools comparedBackup options with Ofsted, demand and distance
- Attendance & behaviour dataPersistent absentees, suspensions and exclusions vs national
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
21 Feb 2024Latest monitoring visit (21 Feb 2024): School remains Good
Source: Ofsted, 3 Dec 2018. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
Facilities
7Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
16Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
SEND Support
Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.
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